Neurofeedback- Board Certified
First LENS Session FREE!
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Non-invasive and Easier than Talk Therapy
Fewer emotional side effects
Powerful, Lasting Results
It is a kind of biofeedback for the brain that helps it regulate itself through optimizing brain waves with practice and repetition. I use sensors on the scalp to help monitor your brainwave activity. I can then compare your brain’s activity to what it should be doing in a comfortable state.
It is not a new procedure and been used for many decades to treat symptoms of anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, depression, ADD/ADHD, mood, motivation, reactivity, addictions, TBI, adolescence symptoms, and migraines. It can help maintain good brain function as you age.
Neurofeedback was voted the # 1 medication-free treatment option for ADD/ADHD by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Neurofeedback helps balance the brain like tuning your brain to a particular station so that the mind and body stay in a calmer, relaxed state.
Karen is a Board Certified Neurofeedback provider and LENS practitioner. She has gone through a rigorous training process to ensure she provides quality care to your brain, given you the best chance of success. Combined with EMDR simultaneously neurofeedback can help with the resolution of symptoms interfering with your quality of life.
WHAT IS LENS NEUROFEEDBACK?
Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS) is a specific type of neurofeedback therapy that uses very low-intensity electromagnetic waves to help reorganize, optimize and adjust brain activity.
LENS is FDA registered. We use head or body sensors to read in a matter of seconds portions of your brain. It doesn’t add anything to your brain. It provides feedback that supports nervous system regulation, executive skills, emotional hardiness and auto-corrects stuck brain wave patterns.
Maybe you feel stuck at work or in a mood, overwhelmed with demands, frustrated and feel your not living your best life.
Stuck brain patterns are much like a traffic jam. The problem does not lie in the brain congestion itself, (other than interfering with our daily lives) but on what has caused the backup several miles ahead.
For instance, you may not remember receiving an injury to the head. I tend to believe that head injury is one of the least understood conditions in mental health. After experiencing neurofeedback myself (read my story below) I began to suspect that a major reason for failure in psychotherapy was re- wiring issues in the brain.
Gentle, you feel nothing during the session. Clients usually report feeling clear, calm and fully present afterwards.
Unlike traditional neurofeedback sessions, LENS:
Does not require your conscious effort and attention.
Easier and Faster, fewer sessions on average a few seconds to several minutes vs 45-60 minutes each for traditional neurofeedback.
Noticeable results often occurring within 1–4 sessions. And changes endure.
LEARN MORE-
Dload Traditional NFBack Brochure
Dload LENS NFBack Brochure
Questions to ask your insurance about coverage
Want to learn more about NFB and studies illustrating its effectiveness visit:
http://www.main.ochslabs.com
http://www.eeginfo.com
http://www.aboutneurofeedback.com
http://www.isnr.org
Also check YouTube: LENS and How it can help kids
Bessel van der Kolk, author of ‘Body Keeps the Score’
“Neurofeedback takes recordings of the underlying brain activity… using your own brain waves to regulate and modify your brain to make you more attentive, peaceful, and quiet; to concentrate better, etc. It is about the only biological intervention that is a really good alternative to medications and in many cases more helpful than medication.”
Medication-free approaches to brain health may be available to rent or buy
The ALPHA-STIM is a prescription hand-held device cleared by the FDA to treat Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression, and Pain. It reduces excess brain activity to create balance and help reduce stress, insomnia, and anxiety. The Alpha-Stim delivers a low level of current, via electrodes placed on the earlobes to balance out brain activity in as little as 20 minutes.
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Continued daily treatment provides long-lasting and cumulative relief
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No lasting side-effects
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Backed by 100+ clinical studies
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Induces an alpha brain wave state (increase feelings of relaxation and mental clarity)
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Does not interfere with medication use
The DAVID Delight is an innovative portable hand-held device that offers a non-pharmaceutical approach to wellness using Audio-Visual Entrainment (AVE) technology. By using flashing lights and pulsing tones, the Delight provides a non-invasive way to achieve peak mental and physical well-being.
Research shows that AVE can effectively and quickly guide the brain into various brainwave states, increase neurotransmitter production, and increase cerebral blood flow.
The Delight features 5 sessions (two sessions in each of the following categories):
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Energize
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Meditate
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Brain Booster
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Sleep
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Feeling Better
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Does not interfere with medication use
Red Light Therapy Facilitates Wellbeing
The Regenesis 3 photobiomodulation device use light energy to increae cell productivity and regeneration of tissues. Light therapy has a proven track record of rejuvenating your body at a cellular level. Research studies show 810nm light increases anti-inflammatory responses for cells, mitochondria and injured muscles. Treatment is painless, noninvasive in as little as 5-10 minutes.
My Personal Story of Finding Neurofeedback
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I first heard about neurofeedback in a lecture with Bessel Van der Kolk. Many years later I decided to try it. I was having trouble with motivation and procrastination. I received 40 sessions of traditional neurofeedback and was overjoyed with the results. I had a serious of concussions that left me seeing stars in my youth; flew over the handlebars of my bike, and hit with a volleyball spike to the head as a teen. Turns out I was in the 90th percentile for TBI (traumatic brain injury). I come from a family with ADHD and rewiring my brain left me feeling more focused with less ruminating! Correcting my faulty signals that were getting in my way improved my sleep, productivity, and gave me more emotional ease with life in general. I was surprised with how quickly I could learn new dance steps in my fitness class! Now I primarily use LENS neurofeedback which leads to fewer sessions and a greater range of symptoms reduction. The benefits are holding strong and I’m looking forward to helping you optimize your brain and nervous system to live the life you desire.
Questions For Your Insurance Company About Neurofeedback Coverage:
Do you cover biofeedback?
If yes, is it under Medical or Psychological Services?
Will you cover biofeedback for (your symptom)?
What rate do you pay?
(e.g. 80% of usual and customary vs. 80% of billed amount)
If it is covered under Medical Services, do I need a prescription or letter from my MD to say it is medically necessary?
Do I need to send the letter before I see the biofeedback therapist or can it go in with the first bill?
How many sessions of biofeedback will you cover?
Per year?
Before I see the doctor again?
Is there a limit of total amount paid out?
(e.g., pay for biofeedback only to $1500 in one year or 6 months)
Do you pay an out-of-network provider?
If so, do I need to see my primary care physician to make a referral to a biofeedback provider?
What is the licensing requirement of the provider?
Would it be helpful to have the biofeedback code?
If so, it is 90901 (biofeedback)
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I'm a transpersonal therapist and coach offering holistic coaching, neurofeedback and EMDR. Create positive changes in mind, body and spirit and move forward with fewer emotional side effects. Integrate cutting edge tools you can use to clear out old patterns, memories, and behaviors that no longer serve your higher needs, goals and aspirations. Neurofeedback works to improve mood, focus and difficult emotions. Your life will become easier, calmer and more rewarding.. I offer online therapy and I’m licensed in Arizona, Minnesota, & Washington.